Siemens Healthcare recalls Dimension Vista 1500 analyzers with specific model numbers due to potential triglyceride test errors from contaminated Millipore water purification modules.
When the Millipore Water Purification Module Progard Pretreatment Packs are used with Dimension Vista Triglyceride assay, patient and QC triglyceride results may be erroneously elevated as a result of contamination.
Siemens Healthcare is recalling Dimension Vista 1500 analyzers with model number 10444801 that may show falsely high triglyceride results when using certain Millipore water purification modules. This could lead to incorrect patient diagnoses if not addressed.
Contamination from Millipore water purification modules can cause the Dimension Vista 1500 to show falsely elevated triglyceride levels in patient and quality control samples. This may lead to incorrect medical decisions if the results are used for diagnosis.
Healthcare labs using Siemens Dimension Vista 1500 analyzers with model number 10444801 and specific Millipore water purification modules are affected. Patients receiving lab tests on these analyzers may receive inaccurate triglyceride results.
Check if your Dimension Vista 1500 analyzer has model number 10444801 and uses Millipore water purification modules with lot numbers F7MA50339 through F8HA91305.
Verify your Dimension Vista 1500 analyzer has model number 10444801.
Confirm you are using Millipore water purification modules with lot numbers F7MA50339 through F8HA91305.
The recall is due to contamination from specific Millipore water purification modules causing falsely elevated triglyceride test results.
Check if your Dimension Vista 1500 analyzer has model number 10444801 and uses Millipore water purification modules with the listed lot numbers.
The recall addresses potential inaccurate test results, but does not indicate a risk of serious injury or harm to patients.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Siemens Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1015-2019 — Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare Hello, I own a Siemens Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1015-2019 from Siemens Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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